Tevin D. Bowens represents debtors, creditors, and financial stakeholders in bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He advises clients in distressed situations, helping them assess risk, protect assets, and achieve efficient resolutions in and out of court.
Tevin focuses on Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings, including Subchapter V matters, where he handles adversary proceedings and contested issues involving fraud, fiduciary duties, and loan disputes. He manages matters through all phases of litigation, including drafting motions and briefs, conducting discovery, and developing case strategy.
He also counsels clients on workouts and restructuring strategies, analyzing credit and security agreements, identifying defaults, and negotiating forbearance and settlement agreements.
Before entering private practice, Tevin served as a judicial clerk to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, providing insight into bankruptcy proceedings and judicial decision-making.
Education
- J.D., University of Richmond School of Law, 2020
- B.S., Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 2016
State Bar Licenses
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Ct., N.D. of Illinois
Marcus Turner Jr. is a Chicago-based attorney focusing on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, and construction-related matters. In his practice, he has worked closely with debtors, creditors, and trustees in the Northern District of Illinois, handling a range of issues arising in both consumer and corporate bankruptcy cases.
Marcus earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law. While in law school Marcus worked at the Chicago-Kent’s transactional law & estate planning clinic where he assisted with drafting partnership & operating agreements along with probate and estate planning documents.
Prior to joining GCT, Marcus served as a Staff Attorney for one of the Standing Chapter 13 Trustees in the Northern District of Illinois.
EDUCATION
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2023
- Business Law Certificate
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.A. Political Science, 2019
COURT ADMISSIONS
- U.S. District Court, Northern Illinois District
- Northern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court
BAR ADMISSIONS
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Chicago Bar Association, Member
- CBA Young Lawyer Section Bankruptcy Committee, Chair
Tandeka “Tandy” Sitole is a personal injury attorney with experience representing individuals in automobile, trucking, and complex litigation matters. She began her legal career as a prosecutor in Fulton County, where she developed a strong foundation in litigation, advocacy, and courtroom practice. She later transitioned to personal injury law, where she discovered a passion for helping people navigate challenging circumstances and advocating for the best possible outcomes on their behalf.
Outside of work, Tandy enjoys traveling, cooking, attending NBA basketball games, spending time with family & friends, shopping, and staying active in her community. She also enjoys volunteering with youth and supporting organizations that make a positive impact in the lives of others.
EDUCATION
- University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia (B.A. 2016)
- Charleston School of Law, Charleston, South Carolina (J.D. 2019)
BAR ADMISSIONS
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
AWARDS
- magna cum laude, University of West Georgia
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- DeKalb Lawyers Association — Treasurer
- Gate City Bar Association
- Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA)
- Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL)
Melvin Kenney III represents clients in a variety of industries in antitrust and competition matters, including government review of mergers and acquisitions, filing obligations under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, complex civil litigation, and counseling clients in relation to antitrust issues. His industry experience includes high technology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health care, semiconductors, consumer products, entertainment, retail, and food.
As an author and editor, he has contributed to articles, book chapters, and official commentaries on antitrust law and policy.
Melvin earned his J.D. from Howard University School of Law, where he served as the Managing Editor of the Howard Law Journal. Prior to joining Arnold & Porter, Melvin worked for two large law firms, where he focused on several large investigations and litigation matters involving antitrust, intellectual property, arbitration, employment, and entertainment issues. Melvin received his Bachelors of Science from Morehouse College in Physics.
Education
- J.D., Howard University School of Law, 2020, magna cum laude
- B.S., Physics, Morehouse College, 2017, magna cum laude
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- New York
Activities
- Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
- Young Lawyer Representative, ABA Antitrust Law Section, Corporate Counseling and Compliance Committee
Jalen Augustine-Porter counsels and defends employers on a wide range of labor and employment litigation, with a focus on claims involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, and employment compensation disputes. Jalen represents businesses across industries in federal and state court, handling single-plaintiff actions, complex commercial disputes, and matters arising under statutes such as Title VII, the FLSA, and state law equivalents. He guides clients through all phases of litigation, from initial investigation and pleadings to dispositive motion practice and trial preparation.
Before joining Fisher Phillips, Jalen served as a clerk to the Honorable Susan D. Wigenton in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He was also an associate at a regional law firm where he represented employers and businesses in labor and employment litigation in both state and federal courts. In that role, he gained valuable insight into the challenges employers face and honed his skills in defending against high-stakes employment law claims.
Education
- Rutgers Law School, J.D., 2022
- Arizona State University, B.S., 2019
Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York